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Show 1L1 Brigham City, Utah, Thursday Morning, October 8, 1959 Volume 52, Number 41 Improvement District proposed curb and gutter and irrigation improvement district in northeast Brigham City cleared one of its final hurdles Tuesday night when only four protests were entered at a public hearing. Next step in getting the project underway will be the opening of bids tonight, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. The improvements will cost an estimated $109,461.60. The proposed district takes in an area roughly equal to 5 square blocks. It has been set up primarresiily for curb and gutter work in the A i I 1 tl r Lois Learner, at ELEMENTARY FRENCH tery of the French word oui, Watching (left to right) are Jeff Smith, Kristina Waysak, Kenney Harper, and Barbara In the background is the television receiver which brings the fourth-grade- Bunderson school, demonstrates her masclassmates, Randy Call, Nanette Hollist, Jean Kent. The teacher is Mrs. Pulsipher. daily French lessons into their classroom. Four classes made up of fourth, About 200 Brigham City young sters were busy learning their fifth and sixth grade students at Russian an'l French ABCs this Bunderson and Lincoln schools beweek as KUED, educational tele- gan learning the television way vision station, began piping lan- on Monday. They were joined in guage courses intotwo elemen- the unique program by many hundreds of other elementary putary schools. pils in Utah. In addition, two classes in French were being taught at Lincoln school without the benefit of the TV medium. The are pouring youngsters forth plenty of enthusiasm for this supplement to the three Rs curriculum. Principals at both schools say the program has met with A.F.Official Is Visitor at Thiokol Plant ready acceptance. Philip B. Taylont assistant secretary of the Air Force for material, visited the Thiokol Chemical plant corporation Utah division site west of Brigham City, Tuesday. Taylor's party was flown to the plant site by Air Force helicopter from Hill Air Force Base and was greeted by John Higginson, Utah division general manager; Lt. Col.,. Richard J, Iverson, Air and JoForce , sef M. Gardiner, manager of Thio-koloffice. WashingtonEL-JCL,- . Developing Engine Thiokol Chemical." corporations Utah Division is developing the enthe Air gine for Minuteman, Forces most adanced intercontinental ballistic missile. It was a rocket engine made in Utah that made headlines recently in successful Air Force underground launch tests conducted in California. Taylors visit included conferences with the Utah division management and a tour of the rapidly expanding facilities. Officials Accompany the secretary Accompanying were Donald R. Jackson, deputy for material programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary; Charles Bauer, director of procurement and production (engineering); and Colonel Richard B. Uhle, executive to Taylor. The party also included Colonel Victor L. Andersen, deputy commander, and Colonel Frank L. Tenney, director of procurement and production, both representing Ogden Air Material Area, who accompanied Taylor from Hill Air Force Base. officer-in-charg- e, 's Lessons on how to speak French are televisecf into local classrooms each from afternoon 2:20 to 2:35 p. m. Russian is being taught on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 4 p. m. Pupils in the Russian classes were selected primarily on the basis of scholastic achievement. An encouraging note is that the students dont mir.d staying after school to expand their linguistic talents. were originated The courses under the National Defense Education Act which also provides study guides for both teacher and weekday students. Youngsters taking the courses beam with excitement over their new experience. Adjectives such as different and interesting generally described their attitudes. Observe Bus Law, Chief of Police Advises Motorists passengers. Persons driving on Brigham City streets especially should be aware of the new Jaw since there are six buses makfcg a total of 41 stops each school day to take on and discharge students attending Central school on a double session basis. The first-sessi- youngsters are picked up shortly before 7 a, m. and those ?n the are taken from school just after 7 p. m. The law requires cars in all lanes of traffic to halt when a bus is stopped with its signal lights Dashing. Only exception is when a two-fowide dividing strip separate opposite lanes of traffic. Then oncoming cars may procede without stopping. However, only a portion of Main street has this two-fodividing strip in Brigham City. post-sessi- ot ot Back-to-Scho- ol Set Tonight One fourth-grad- e girl was happy to be included because now Im taking a foreign language just like my two older brothers. This has evening, Thursday, Another youngster said it was dif- been scheduled . as ficult but fun. Already he has night for parents of Bum learned to say good morning and derson school students. good afternoon in French. A general meeting will begin at 7:30 p. m. in the activity room. Introduction of faculty and school personnel will take place with brief remarks from Principal A. numbers Elwyn Seely. Musical also will be presented. A class period will then be conducted with parents invited to visit their children's rooms to Three elementary schools in Box hear an meet the teachers and overview of the classwork Eldpr county were burglarized on for the school year, followed by the same night last month and apa tjhestion and answer period. the same person. by parently Parents who have two or more which took place The break-in- s children attending the school may 10 on Sept. werent reported to the Box Elder county sheriffs office divide their time and visit each until Wednesday of this week. Hit of the classrooms. Principal Seely also pointed out were the Elwood, Bothwell and $ that it is planned to have parDeweyville schools. Entrance to Elwood school was ents of children whose classrooms gained through a window. The van- are housed in the Central school have the ' pleasure of dals pried open a file cabinet in the building riding the bus to Central school office, taking $25 in cash. Reported missing from Bothwell for the class period following the Bus service school were butter, cheese and general meeting. A special invitation is extended other food items, valued at $44. back to Bunderson school will be to all veterans in this area to at- Method of entry was unknown. a part of the program. tend regular meeting of American Refreshments will be served at Taken from Honeyville school were 25 pounds of cheese and $13 the conclusion of the class periods. Legion Post No. 10. All parents of Bunderson stuMeeting will be held this eve- cash. It was not known how the ning. Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 p. m. burglars gained entrance to the dents are urged to attend this eveat the Ward Memorial home. building. ning, Principal Seely concluded. At Bunderson back-to-scho- Three Schools Burglarized On Same Night Vets Are Asked To Legion s Meet HATS OFF TO FIREMEN! g dential section. Although the city is participating in the cost, most of the financial burden will be carried by property owners who benefit from the Improvements. The four objections raised at Tuesday's hearing fell far short of the number needed to stop the district of all At least from being established. in to must involved order owners preprotest property ' vent it. . , and Bill Romer, lieutenants; Harold Bouck, secretary; John Rees, and Glenn assistant secretary; Andersen, treasurer. Completing the membership of the group are Basil Fife, Paul Merrell, Lester Collings, R. P. roisgiT.il, O. O. rorsgrui, Shirley men held the. total property . loss down to $32,430. They also answered 28 calls outside of the city limits where property valuation was reported at $271,580, but the property loss was held to $20,405. Local volunteers are paid $3 per fire-cafor the first hour, and $2 for each subsequent hour. They also are allowed $1 for each drill which actually is they attend, small compensation for the protection and service they offer. These men are on call 24 hours each day to answer fire calls and ambulance calls, coming to the rescue of persons in distress, and ing the drills. The ambulance crew was sum- they leave whatever job is at moned 156 times during 1958 to hand in their private lives to anaid the injured and the ill. swer these cadis of distiess. Many Of the 104 fire calls answered, such calls come during the night 76 were in Brigham City. Valuaand early morning hours when, tion of property involed amount- the average citizen is sleeping. ed to $1,404,025, out the local fire (Continued on Page Two) - , ' Local Voters Democrats to May Register Name Slate On Two Days Wednesday Next Tuesday, Oct. 13, is the first of two registration days scheduled before Brigham Citys municipal election which falls on Nov. 3. Local residents whose names are not on their precinct voting rolls'should take need. This in- . Youth Names Personality; Receives $1 0 Cash Award Another Brigham City youth was successful in naming the mystery contest. Naming personality in the Whos Who in Brigham City son of Judge Lewis Jones as Mr. Whos Who. Ryan Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lee, 224 East Third North, was presented a $10 check by the management of Food King, sponsors of last weeks contest. Young Lee was, however, unsuccessful in identifying the correct number of clues scattered throughout advertisements in the Annual Meet Thursday paper concerning Judge Jones. But it wasnt because he didn't try. He named 20 clues, but there were only 18 which actually pertained to the judge. Lee is a ninth grade student at Box Elder Junior High school. Lee was joined by 326 other enthusiastic would-bdetectives who placed entries in the contest last week. Next week, the contest jackpot will be worth $46, since the $18 offered for the correct number of clues this week will be added to the $18 for next weeks clues. This amount added to the $10 for identifying the mystery personality offers $46 for next weeks winner. of last weeks contest along with .food King were Sheltons Cleaners, Bywater Co., and Merrells Inc. Now another contest is underway with the new sponsor being Waynes Chevron Service, 180 South Main; and Smiths Food Giant, Main at Fifth South. Contest entry boxes have been placed in each of these locations and contestants are urged to place their entries in any one or each of these places before Monday at 6 p. m. e On Mental Health Set Box Elder County Chapter of the Utah Association for Mental will hold their annual Hpalth meeting, Oct. 14th, Wednesday evening, in the Bear River City . ward chapel. The meeting is scheduled to start at 8 p m. This location has been chosen to make it easier for all members in the county to attend. The meeting will be open to the public. Dr. Ray N. Malouf will be the guest speaker. He will given an illustrated lecture on the relation of Mental Health to Physical Health. Those who have attended his Brigham City lectures will need no further introduction. He has been well received by all audiences. Dr. Molouf received his bachelor of science degree at Utah State University, then continued to receive his M.D. from University of v Maryland. He now serves as president of the Cache County Mental Health Association, has been on active duty with the U. S. Navy and now resides in Logan where hfe is actively engaged in his profession as a physician and surgpon. Put this down on your calendar ing (i call from the Box Elder News & Journal next Tuesday, at once, Mrs. William J. Hotter, New advises. Board asking you to come up and collect president, will be elected at this members check have and your your picture officers will be setaken, cause you are the WIN- time, and new lected later by the board of diNER! each member of your family a chance to identify the personality in this week's contest, mark the clues, and get your entries in the Whos Who boxes in the above mentioned stores. You just might be surprised by receivSo, give rectors. s contest where everyEveryone is invited to attend one has a chance of winning. Its this informative meeting which an opportunity for you to turn should provide further undersleuth and solve what could be a into the problems of rofitable. mystery. So don your standing mental health. specks and thinking caps. cludes persons who have recently moved into the precinct or who have not previously registered after turning 21 years of age. Registration places in each of Brigham City's eight precincts will remain open from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. both next Tuesday and on Oct 27, fina4 day to register. To be' eligible to register and vote, a person (1) must be a citizen of Brigham City and at least 21 yeqrs of age or older, (2) must have jived in the state of Utah for one year, in Box Elder county' for at least four months, and in His present precinct for at lea6t 60 days prior to the election. I(V.afdition, if a resident has moved'from one precinct to another since he last voted, it will be necessary to transfer his registration. This may be done by securing a transfer from the former registration agent and filing it with the registrar in the new precinct. Transfers must be completed by the Saturday prior to the election. Locil precincts Correspond with the original eight LDS wards prior to their divisions which created the .Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth wards. Registration agents are: Mrs. Robert First precinct Reese, 227 East First South. Second precinct Nobel West Fourth South. Third precinct Rose Young, 95 North First West. Fprihh precinct Elsie Christensen, 33 North First East. Fifth precinct Leah Joseph- son, 403 South Second West. Si'iih precinct Louise W h i 342 South Second East. Seventh precinct Donna Newton, 360 North Third West. Eighth precinct Phyllis Glover, 324 North First East. Absentee ballots will be provided qnytime within 30 days prior to the election, to any voter who expects to be Absent from his precinct on election day. This also applies to persons confined in hospitals and at home. The city recorder will make the ballot available on application. Fish-buoi,- This Weathers For the Ducks This is BAR - 8 - ,F - ,X, ,f The weatherman must be a duck hunting enthusiast this year, since he ordered cool, damp, cloudy weather for the opening of the current waterfowl season Wednesday noon. Charles Clifford, local weather observer, predicted frost for Wednesday night, saying goodbye to tomatoes, cantaloupes and other crops of that type for this year. A light drizzle - of rain early Wednesday left .10 of an inch of A light moisture. snow flurry also was reported Wednesday. High; and low readings for the past two days are as follows: Volunteers Offer Community Service Fire Prevention Week, being ob- Wight, William C. Sackett, Glen served this week, Oct. 4 through Dummer, Jack Taylor, E. H. Jen10, is a good occasion on which to sen, Don Johnson, Nolan Jensen, Kenneth Stohl, pay tribute to a group of men Eric Seashore, serRichard Hansen and Jess Jepper-son- . whose unselfish community vice helps save life, prevent sufAnswer 104 Calls fering and limit property loss. These men are the members During 1958, the local fire deof the local volunteer fire depart- partment answered 104 fire calls, ment with an average of 86 percent of Doyle Packer serves as fire the firemen answering the calls. chief for the current year, with The department conducted 52 Lowell Baron as assistant chief. drills, on Wednesday nights of Gordon each week during the entire year, include officers Other Reeves, first captain; Don Baird, with an average of attendance of Jensen 88 percent of the firemen attendsecond captain; LaVar T i two-thir- Local motorists were advised this week by Police Chief John I. Johnson to observe the recently enacted school bus law which requires traffic to stop when a school bus is unloading 6 PAGES -- fast-growin- Students Say 'Oui' . . . It's Fun Watching TV 1 Registration Day Is Tuesday; Parties look to Conventions City Hears Four Protests To Universal t'icrofilninrr Corp Piernont Ave. There was a stirring of activ. ity on Brigham Citys political . scene this week as Democrat and Republican party' leaders tarried attention to upcoming nomination . . f , conventions,, s s 4 . In a Tuesday fright meeting. Democrats took the initiatiye by setting their Convention for Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the . Lincoln school. The session will be cone ducted in the schools HEADS OFFICE John B. Weigroom starting at 7:30 p. m. el has been named manager of the Republican Chairman Kart Brigham City branch of Continenreported that GOP party tal Real Estate and Insurance heads would get together later company. this week to set a date for nkak-in- g nominations. It is expected that their convention will fall ' ori or near the date selected by the Democrats. Officers Named . Officers heading the local party are Aubrey Moody, chairman; Mrs. Edward T. Frost, chairiady; Bill Packer, secretary; and Lettie Christofferson. finance - . chairman. , leaden are - Karl Alan F.. Brockbank announced Republican chairman; Margaret this week the opening of the Brig- Josephson, ham City branch of Continental Evans, chairiady. Real Estate and Insurance Co., Party members attending the 428 East Second South, Salt Lake conventions will have the task of City, at Westwood Hills Subdivi- naming candidates for three cify sion, 1050 South Main in Brigham council seats. These represent the only races in this fall's elecCity. John B. Weigel, who has been tion on either pie city or cowrtty associated with Brockbanks new levels. Eqcj) pos is for four years. Council members nearing ttie home sales department in Salt of their terms are Leon Packend Lake City for a number of years, has moved to Brigham City to er (D, Don Chase (RVftd John ' " Hadfield (R). ... operate the office. multi-purpos- Continental Real Estate Pem-ocrat- ic Branch Opens Brockbnak stated that this move was made in a continuing effort to give the people of Brigham City prompt and efficient service on their home purchases. All phases of a home purchase, financing, inservice surance, and counselling will be available. Brockbank also stated 1 am particularly pleased with the Western Horizon Homes now under construction in Westwood Hills, because I believe they are the best dollar value in materials, workmanship and square feet of living area that we have ever offered. Members of my organization take great pride in our homes, and because of methods learned and experience gained in building over 4,000 home units in Utah, we fee! that a Western Horizon Home in Westwood Hills is best investment for the bfkiys hSme buyer. in All phases of construction Westwood Hills are under tle supervision of William E. Pearce. Pearce, a native Utahn, has been engiged in the construction business for 36 years both in Utah and Cahffirnia. Fire Permits Prohibited Hunt During The State of Board Forestry and Fire Control has .directed that no burning permits be issued three days prior to the opening of Utahs general deer season and continuing to the pnd of the hunt. The are Oct. 14 through Oct. 27. da-te- s This ruling does not camp fires for cooking tains to fires for range-clearin- prohibit but per- Select Leaden Will Other business at the Convention will be to select new party leaders for the coming year. Leaders of both parties are, urging local, voters to turn out for 'the nomination sessions which are open to the public. There are-nprimacy elections. The slate of candidates emerging from each convention wilt be running for office in the hiov. 3 election.- - , o " ;i I.' s , i Intermountain , j Employees Earn Awards Nine Intermountain school employees were given recognition and cash incentive awards of $200 each at & presentation made Sept. , 30 at the school, Employees honored included Eli J. Skenandore, Grant T. Smith. Billy L. Rowe, Connie R. Nichols,' EUH C. Slager, Lewis J. Fish, Agnes L. Onsae, . Glen V.-- Mechara and Wilbur A. Curley. , , One of the awards was fos special service, another for outstanding performance rating and- -. the remainder for superior performance. According to the Intecmountain school personnel officer, this is a continuing program endorsed by the President of the United States and Congress through pasage of Inthe Government Employees centive Awards Act, 83 'Congress. It was established for the purpose of improving government v em-- ( operations and recognizing ployees for superior accomplishments, suggestions and invention!' ; g Child Psychology purposes. Thus far this year, the number ' High Low Mois. of range fires reported is below 75 Oct. 6 , . 52 average. This applies to Box El48 Oct. 7 37 .10 der county and the state as a whole. Forestry officials voiced hope tha4 hunters and other peri NOTICE sons will cooperate in continuing Next Monday evening, Oct, 12, The City Council will accept bids this favorable record. at 7 p. m., at building No. 81 at for concession rights at Rees Piothe Intermountain school, regisneer park. tration will be held for a class in Bidders must agree to furnish child psychology and development own stand (portable). Such stand This class is scheduled to- be must comply with rules and regutaught by Dr. A. N. Frandsen, lations of Brigham City and State head of the department of psyBoard of Health. chology at the Utah State UniverThe contract will be awarded on A total of $140 in cash and mer- sity, and will be held once a week a yearly basis. chandise were taken in a burglary during the fall quarter. Parents Bids will be accepted until 5 of the Midway Inn near Sardine as well as teachers are invited to , p. mi, Oct 15, 1959. They will be summit Oct. 1, according to Sher- register for this class, It is anticipated that. atjothef opened in a regular meeting of iff Warren Hyde. the City Council at 8 p. m. this After gaining entrance through a class in education will be made same evening. rear window, the burglars took 10 available to be taught at school. This class will cases of beer, 10 cartons of cigarSigned by at the ; Monday ettes, candy and gum and $10 cash, be determined Mayor and City Council. evening meeting. Hyde said. -- Course Slated At Intermountain , ll 4 Merchandise, Cash Taken From Tavern , MT EARNS PRIZE MONEY Ryan Lee, left, smiles approval as Andy Hansen of Food King Market hands him the $10 prize money for correctly identifying the mystery personality in last weeks Whos Who in Brigham City contest. . ' Inter-mounta- in -l 1 |